With my fast paced job I find myself looking for the things I do out of work to be slow and soothing. Switching to a straight has really been fantastic. All the prep work is nothing new to me but that it's slow and methodical, a great way to instill patience and consentration.

At first it was tough slowing down on the shave, as the M3 allowed faster movements. When starting to hone, strop, and shave with a straight, Patience, is a must. For safty as well as a good shave, slow and methodical is the best way to start.

Just my 2 Cents worth but it is how I did it and it works for me.